Laboratory Instrument System Administrator

Eurofins•Lancaster, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services. We are looking for a Laboratory Instrument System Administrator to act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for maintaining instrument/software in a validated state. This role involves performing assessments, troubleshooting, repairs, and developing/implementing CAPA to resolve issues. The administrator will ensure the completion of preventative maintenance and routine qualification testing, install and configure software for electronic record compliance, and perform testing to identify gaps and develop remediation. Responsibilities include analyzing system logs/audit trails, performing software/firmware upgrades, updating user account information, and completing periodic system compliance reviews. The role also involves determining and assisting with testing and validation approaches for instrumentation, providing technical and risk-based rationale, and coordinating or executing testing. The administrator will review testing documentation, compile and maintain GXP compliant documentation, and apply GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility. Compliance with existing quality systems, client, regulatory, validation, IT, and e-record regulations is essential. The role includes researching and onboarding new instrumentation, assisting with integration into data center environments and workflows, providing technical input for validation deliverables and investigations, and developing/enhancing procedures. Training system users and other administrators, and assisting with developing training programs are also key aspects. All activities must be conducted in a safe and efficient manner, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Effective documentation skills with the ability to author internal technical reports
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is required
Bachelor's in physical science (chemistry, engineering, computer science, etc.). Additional years of directly-related experience may be considered in lieu of degree (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Responsibilities

Maintain instrument/software in a validated state at all times.
Perform assessment, trouble-shooting, repair.
Develop and implement CAPA to resolve issues as needed.
Ensure completion of preventative maintenance and routine qualification testing.
Install, configure software for electronic record compliance.
Perform testing to identify gaps and develop remediation as required.
Routinely analyze system logs/audit trails, perform software/firmware upgrades, update user account information, and complete periodic system compliance reviews.
Determine and/or assist with determining the approach to test and validate instrumentation.
Provide technical and risk-based rationale to support approach.
Coordinate installation and/or execute testing (as required).
Review testing documentation generated by vendors and/or other team members.
Compile and maintain documentation in an organized GXP compliant manner to demonstrate status.
Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate.
Ensure projects are completed in compliance with existing quality systems.
Stay current with client, regulatory, validation, IT, and e-record regulations and requirements.
Assist with implementing new internal practices and procedures.
Research and on-board new instrumentation.
Assist with integration of instrumentation into existing data center environments and workflows.
Provide technical input for validation deliverables, investigations, and develop/enhance procedures in accordance with established quality programs.
Provide training to system users and other admins.
Assist with developing training program and procedures.
Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.